Abstract: A method for designing a weld fixture. The method includes modeling a set of distortions produced by applied mechanical forces on a material to be welded, modeling a set of distortions produced by applied thermal forces on the material to be welded, determining a set of reaction forces at a series of locations on a simulated weld fixture as a function of the modeled distortions, and designing a weld fixture as a function of the set of reaction forces.

Abstract: A method for designing a weld fixture. The method includes modeling a set of distortions produced by applied mechanical forces on a material to be welded, modeling a set of distortions produced by applied thermal forces on the material to be welded, determining a set of reaction forces at a series of locations on a simulated weld fixture as a function of the modeled distortions, and designing a weld fixture as a function of the set of reaction forces.

Abstract: A fluid exchanger apparatus for exchanging a first fluid with a second fluid in varying proportions and comprising fluid exhaust for exhausting such first fluid along a predetermined exhaust flow path, fluid inlet for inducting such second fluid along a predetermined inlet flow path, transfer duct extending around a curved flow path, the path essentially defining a path plane, from the exhaust flow path to the inlet flow path, and providing a smoothly curved fluid flow path therebetween, at least a movable portion of the duct being movable relative to the fluid exhaust, the movable portion being rotatable about any axis except an axis perpendicular to the curve plane whereby rotation of the movable portion establishes and interrupts fluid flow connection between the fluid exhaust and the fluid inlet, and, power operator for moving the movable portion relative to the fixed portion into a plurality of different positions, whereby the first fluid may be mixed with the second fluid in varying proportions.

Abstract: Separator apparatus for separating a mixture of liquids and solids and having a separator tank, means for passing a mixture of liquids and solids to the tank, screen means in the separator tank dividing it into a mixture compartment, on one side, and a filtrate compartment on the other side, means for removing such mixture from the mixture compartment, liquid conduit means extending from the filtrate compartment of the separator tank, scraper means for moving solid materials from the screen, and being movable momentarily away from such screen.